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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1903

Page

5

Maritime damage suit ends in Seattle court ruling

Captain A Janeen and the city of Beattie pursued damages after a Vancouver fog collision between the Padttte Coast Steamship Lynn Canal steamer and the Hiithh ship Benkieigh at Vancouver. Admiralty court awarded 6000 to the plaintiffs, though two Vancouver appointees may reduce payment. evidence pointed to city negligence with fog and near the Byane wharf.

A. Janeen Padttte Coast Steamship Company Lynn Canal City of Beattie T Steamer Benkieigh Vancouver Admiralty Court Martin Pacific Coast Steamship Company Bny Supreme Court Ates Byane Coleman Vane

Siwashes Vengeance Overwhelms Opponents Amid Homerless Bout

The Siwashes overwhelmed their rivals after a tough loss, with Dreban delivering a strong late innings performance for Sacramento. He held hitters to few hits through eight frames as the Fish of Segregation were unable to breach the defense. The score by innings shows Genttle leading 7 to 4 over Sacramento, with early runs and late exasperation shaping the game. Yesterday’s scores include San Francisco 4 Los Angeles 11 and Portland 6 San Francisco 1 in San Francisco and Portland.

Beyeens Sacramento Dreban Tseuing Firet Genttle

Supreme Court backs Seattle removal power over police officers

A special dispatch from Olympia reports the Washington Supreme Court affirmed the King County Superior Court ruling that the Seattle Civil Service Commission has power to remove police officers. The case arose from Walter Kasson, a police headquarters clerk, alleged misconduct against him in 1961. Chief Sullivan ordered removal, Kasson challenged the commission, and the high court held removals rest with appointive authority absent contrary statute.

Olympia Supreme Court Superior Court of King County Civil Service Commission of Kasson Wait

Duncan files for divorce after 29 years of marriage

Rebecca Duncan sues James Duncan after 29 years of marriage alleging gross cruelty. The couple reportedly grew apart and have been living separate lives.

Northern Pacific cannot sell right of way land under government grant

A recent U S Supreme Court decision is cited to affirm that the Northern Pacific has no authority to sell land granted for right-of-way. Purchasers who built homes on such lands face void titles, and lawsuits have nullified these holdings. Also noted are a Newsboys Picnic theme at Pleasant Sunday and boat departures from Pier 2 with round trip tickets including a dance.

United States Supreme Court P Nn Pier No. 2

Editor Goes for a Stroll to Lieburné Across Canada

Chicago editor Anglo-Robert MM Wilson of the Durand The Clipper begins a walking journey at noon from Vancouver to Cape Nome and beyond the Avotlo petroleum region. He estimates a 16 month trek to reach his destination.

Chicago

Stabbing of Frederick Nelson on Jackson Street

Frederick Nelson, an elderly Seattle resident, was stabbed on Jackson Street near Maynard Avenue by a robber demanding money. He suffered a serious abdominal wound but crawled to Main Street where a policeman found him and he was taken to the police station for care.

Becaue Nelson Jackson Street Seattle Maynard Avenue Main Street Pith Avenue Helma Wayelde Mission Hoa Wi

Soundly Spanked by Reformatted Mormon Team

The fragmented report notes a reorganized Mormon squad delivering a strong performance as Maupin and Hickey faced tough pitches from Seattle and Wess from Salt Lake. Fourteen? double header scheduled with a 2 o'clock first game, the scoring line shows 6-6 in the later entries.

Dugdale Pate Maupin Hickey Wil Seattle Wess Salt Lake

Britt Keefe Bout Called Off Overweight

The scheduled boxing match at Mechanics Pavilion between Jimmy Britt and Jocky Keefe was canceled after Keefe weighed in 10 pounds overweight. Britt refused to fight, stating the contract required a 139 pound weigh in and calling Keefe's action a trick to avoid the bout.

San Francisco Mechanics Pavilion Jimmy Britt Jocky Keefe Pritt O'Keefe

Meadows August meeting opens with protests and changes

The Meadows opens its August racing meet at 3 PM with plans for the month and horsemen protesting recent changes. Bookmakers limited to official stables. Caesar Yours is barred from the ring and may relocate to California. A private steamship service is noted at Al-Ki Point with Newberry’s half fly route to First Street church.

Lees Og Oruda Caesar Yours California Young Meeadows Ting

Wonder Lou Dillon Shatters Mile Record In Wind

In a rough wind the horse Lou Dillon ran a mile in 2 02 long by 0.75 seconds, beating both Creveaus and The Abbot records. The event drew attention at Sailors' Union Hall where a single scully ing race was planned with a gold prize for participants.

Creveeus P. B. Gill Sailors’ Union Hall John B. Agendock

Port Stanley arrival with cargo and ships master news

The Port Stanley vessel carrying 8480 tons of cement from Hamburg arrived yesterday. Master Captain Basson, aged ten years in command, received a telegram on arrival announcing the death of his sister at his home in Edinburgh.

Port Stanley Gaye Hamburg Basson Thie Port Edinburg

Newabeys Picnic at Micasant Beach

Picnic at Micasant Beach sponsored by Newabeys on Sunday August 2 features a boat trip from Pier No 1 with multiple departure times 6 80 and 7 30 p m. The event includes dancing and a performance by soprano Mise McCormick at Fiesta PF church.

Micasant Beach Mise McCormick Fiesta PF. Church

Dog Days Forecast and Sunny Excursion Details

Weather observer Bakebury dismisses doom prophets and forecasts warm, fair weather tonight and Sunday. Clouds are ocean fogs, not rain, as the “Don’t Worry” club cheers. Sunday excursion buses to Pleasant Beach depart at multiple times from Pier No 2.

Bakebury Uncle Bam Rome Mallebury

Beattie tempering copper patented by Beattie company

Discovery of the last art of tempering copper announced by Beattie people. Their factory at 1249 Piret Avenue South is turning out metal with limited production. Exhibits at the Astee Copper Manufacturing Co. located at 336 Barke Building.

Beattie Piret Avenue South Astee Copper Manufacturing Co Barke

Midsummer Clearance Sale At W B Hutchinson Co

In the midst of a midsummer clearance the W B Hutchinson Co promotes a Kensington suite priced at ten dollars. The note mentions family outings to Al Ki Point steamers Manette and Reed with a half hourly service from Colman deck and references Shaffer, soprano, and Firet MP.

Kensington Faiily al Ki Point Manette and Reed Colman Deck Co Vmremels W. B. Hutchinson Co

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